Platform Engineering Leader—Cloud, Kubernetes & Scale

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to define technical strategy and mentor teams in delivering scalable and secure platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software engineering, expertise in cloud-native architectures, and strong skills in Kubernetes and Docker. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, allowing you to make a significant impact in the financial and insurance sectors.

Benefits

Health, dental, and mental health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering focusing on platform/infrastructure.
• Proficient in cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with data-intensive systems.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and drive innovation.
• Build and maintain high-performance platforms.
• Ensure compliance and implement security measures.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Automation frameworks

Backend technologies

Python

Scala

DevOps principles

Open-source technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science)

Job description

A leading international financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to define technical strategy and mentor teams in delivering scalable and secure platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software engineering, expertise in cloud-native architectures, and strong skills in Kubernetes and Docker. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, allowing you to make a significant impact in the financial and insurance sectors.